Nikon COOLPIX L6 Manuel d'utilisateur

EnNIKKOR3XOPTICALZOOM6.3-19.2mm1:3.2-5.3The Nikon Guide to Digital Photographywith the

viiiIntroductionSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode...28Scene Mode ...

88Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusE Transfer MarkingWhen the camera is connected to a computer viathe supplied U

89Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusL CopyCopy pictures between the internal memory and amemory card.The options o

90Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusBasic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuThe following options are available in the setup menu.R Menus c 91Choose how me

91Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDisplaying The Setup MenuChoose [Set up] in the shooting menu (c 74), scene men

92Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusV Welcome ScreenYou can select the welcome screen to be displayedwhen the camer

93Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusW DateSet the camera clock and choose home and traveldestination time zones.Set

94Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus4 Press I or J to choose the travel desti-nation time zone and press d.• The se

95Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusl Time ZonesThe camera supports the time zones listed below. Increments of less

96Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusZ Monitor SettingsThe following options are available:Photo InfoThe following d

97Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Date ImprintDate and time of recording can be imprinted onpictures for printi

ixIntroductionConnecting to a Printer...66Connecting the Camera and Pr

98Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusDate CounterPictures taken while this option is in effect are imprinted with th

99Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menush Sound SettingsAdjust the following sound settings:h Blur WarningChoose whethe

100Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusi Auto OffChoose the time allowed to elapse before the cam-era enters standby

101Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusM Format Memory/O Format CardUse this option to format the internal memory or

102Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusj LanguageChoose one of twenty languages for display ofcamera menus and messag

103Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusn Reset AllThis option restores the following settings to theirdefault values:

104Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusSetup menuOthers• Choosing [Reset] also clears the current file number (c 107)

105Basic Camera Setup: The Setup MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusg Battery TypeTo ensure that the camera shows the correct bat-tery level (c 16

106Technical NotesTechnical NotesOptional AccessoriesAt the time of writing, the following optional accessories were available forthe COOLPIX L6. Cont

107Technical NotesImage/Sound File and Folder NamesPictures, movies, and voice memos are assigned file names with three parts:a four letter identifier

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108Technical NotesCaring for the CameraTo ensure continued enjoyment of this Nikon product, observe the followingprecautions when using or storing the

109Caring for the CameraTechnical Notesk Batteries• Check the battery level when taking the camera out and replace the batteries if necessary(c 16). I

110Caring for the CameraTechnical NotesStorageTurn the camera off when not in use. Check that the power-on lamp is offbefore putting the camera away.

111Technical NotesError MessagesThe following table lists the error messages and other warnings displayed inthe monitor, as well as the solutions for

112Error MessagesTechnical NotesOut of memoryM or OMemory card is full. • Choose smaller image size.• Delete pictures or voice recordings.• Insert new

113Error MessagesTechnical NotesFile contains no image datarFile not created with COOLPIX L6.View file on computer or other device.—This file cannot b

114Error MessagesTechnical NotesTransfer errorETransfer error. • Check battery level.• Check that USB cable is connected.1662System erroruError has oc

115Technical NotesTroubleshootingIf the camera fails to function as expected, check the list of common prob-lems below before consulting your retailer

116TroubleshootingTechnical NotesCamera cannot focus using auto-focus• Subject is low in contrast, dominated by repeating geometric patterns, cov-ers

117TroubleshootingTechnical NotesFlash does not fire Flash is off. Note that flash turns off automatically in T mode and some scene modes, or when opt

1IntroductionAbout This ManualThank you for your purchase of a Nikon COOLPIX L6 digital camera. Thismanual has been written to help you enjoy taking p

118TroubleshootingTechnical Notesj Electronically Controlled CamerasIn extremely rare instances, unusual characters may appear in the monitor and the

119Technical NotesSpecificationsNikon COOLPIX L6 Digital CameraType Compact digital cameraEffective pixels 6.0 millionCCD 1/2.5-in. CCD; total pixels:

120SpecificationsTechnical Notes* Based on Camera and Imaging Products Association (CIPA) standards for measuring the life of camera batteries. Measur

121SpecificationsTechnical NotesSupported Standards• DCF: Design Rule for Camera File System is a standard widely used in the digitalcamera industry t

122Technical NotesIndexSymbolst (j) button 18, 27j (t) button 42, 43, 44v (k) button 18, 27k (v) button 42, 43, 44v (l) button 9m button 5, 9, 91d but

123IndexTechnical Notesenhancing contrast 45resizing pictures 46EH-65A 60, 106Exif version 2.2 121Exp. +/- 79Exposure compensation, see Exp. +/-FFace-

124IndexTechnical NotesPictBridge 66, 121Playbackfull-frame playback 22thumbnail payback 42viewing pictures 23Playback menu 83Power saving 11Power swi

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2IntroductionInformation and PrecautionsLife-Long LearningAs part of Nikon’s “Life-Long Learning” commitment to ongoing product support and educa-tion

Printed in Belgium YP6G01(11)6MA20811--No reproduction in any form of this manual, in whole or in part (except for brief quotation in critical arti

3Information and PrecautionsIntroductionNotice Concerning Prohibition of Copying or ReproductionNote that simply being in possession of material that

4IntroductionParts of the CameraAttaching the Camera Strap6.3-19.2mm1:3.2-5.3NIKKOR3XOPTICALZOOMPower-on lamp (c 10)Speaker (c 48, 53, 56)Self-timer l

5Parts of the CameraIntroductionMonitor (c 6)m button (c 9)Connector cover (c 61, 64, 67)Cable connectorFlash lamp (c 24)Tripod socket Opening the con

6IntroductionThe MonitorThe following indicators may appear in the monitor during shooting andplayback (actual display varies with current camera sett

7The MonitorIntroductionPlayback12:0012:0010.10.200610.10.200699999999/99999999100NIKON100NIKON9999.JPG9999.JPG:StartStartOK1237118564912 101314151617

Trademark InformationMacintosh, Mac OS, and QuickTime are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks

8IntroductionBasic Operations/Displaying the HelpMode SelectorSet the mode selector to the desired mode.Multi SelectorIn addition to activating the fl

9Basic Operations/Displaying the HelpIntroductionMENU ButtonWhen m is pressed, the following menus are displayed according to themode which has been s

10Preparation for ShootingPreparation for ShootingInserting BatteriesInsert the Batteries1 Open the battery-chamber cover.• Hold the camera upside dow

11Inserting BatteriesPreparation for Shootingj Replacing BatteriesTurn the camera off and make sure that the power-on lamp and the monitor have gone o

12Preparation for ShootingSetting Display Language, Date, and TimeA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turnedon. 1 Tu

13Setting Display Language, Date, and TimePreparation for Shooting6 Press G or H to edit the day ([D]) (orderof day, month, and year may differ insome

14Preparation for ShootingInserting Memory CardsPictures and voice recordings are stored in the camera’s internal memory(23 MB) or on removable Secure

15Inserting Memory CardsPreparation for ShootingRemoving Memory CardsTurn the camera off and make sure that thepower-on lamp and the monitor are off b

16Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera OnThis sect

17Step1 Select L (Auto) Mode and Turn the Camera OnBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Model Indicators in L (auto) Model Available Functions in

iIntroductionPreparation for ShootingBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeMore on PlaybackRecording and View

18Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep2 Frame a Picture1 Ready the camera.• Hold the camera steadily in both hands, keepingyour fingers a

19Step2 Frame a PictureBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modej Digital ZoomWhen enlarging a picture with digital zoom, the slightly grainy imag

20Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep3 Focus and Shoot1 Press the shutter-release buttonhalfway.• The camera focuses on the subject in t

21Step3 Focus and ShootBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modej During RecordingWhile pictures are being recorded, the y icon will be displayed,

22Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeStep4 Viewing/Deleting PicturesViewing Pictures: Full-Frame PlaybackPress i. • Press the multi selector

23Step4 Viewing/Deleting PicturesBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modek Full-Frame Playback ModeThe following functions are available in the f

24Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeUsing the FlashThe flash menu will help you to set the flash mode best suited the shootingconditions. T

25Using the FlashBasic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) Modej When Lighting is PoorWhen lighting is poor and the flash is off (B), the y or Wicon ma

26Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeTaking Pictures with the Self-TimerThe camera is equipped with a ten-second timer for self-portraits. W

27Basic Photography and Playback: L (Auto) ModeMacro Close-up ModeMacro close-up mode is used for taking pictures of objects as close as 10 cm(3.9 in.

iiIntroductionIntroductionFor Your SafetyTo prevent damage to your Nikon product or injury to yourself or to others,read the following safety precauti

28Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeScene ModeThe camera offers a choice of “assist” and “scene”modes. In these mode

29Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeScene Assist ModesThese modes offer a selection of framing assist options that allow you tocompose pictures with t

30Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeB Portrait AssistUse this mode for portraits in which the main sub-ject stands out clearly while

31Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeTaking Pictures in the Face-priority AF1 Press the multi selector G or H tochoose [Face-priority

32Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeE Landscape AssistUse this mode for vivid landscapes, cityscapes, andportraits featuring a landm

33Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeP Sports AssistUse this mode for dynamic action shots that freezethe action in a single shot or

34Scene Assist ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeD Night Portrait AssistUse this mode to achieve a natural balance betweenthe main subject and ba

35Selecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeScene ModesTaking Pictures in Scene Modes1 Select b mode.2 Press m to display the scene menu.3 Press the multi sel

36Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeThe following scene modes are available:C Party/indoorCaptures the effects of candlelight and other ind

37Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene Model Noise ReductionNoise reduction (c 25) may be automatically applied as pictures taken in dusk/dawn and

iiiFor Your SafetyIntroductionObserve caution when han-dling batteriesBatteries may leak or explode ifimproperly handled. Observe thefollowing precaut

38Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeN MuseumUse indoors where flash photography is prohibited (for exam-ple, in museums and art galleries)

39Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeL Back lightUse when light is coming from behind your portrait subject, throwing features or details in

40Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene ModeTaking Pictures for a Panorama (c 39)The camera focuses on the subject in the center of the frame. Use

41Scene ModesSelecting Scene Mode: b Scene Mode5 Press d to finalize the series.• Monitor display returns to that shown in step 2.j Panorama AssistFla

42More on PlaybackMore on PlaybackViewing Multiple Pictures: Thumbnail PlaybackPressing j (t) in full-frame playback (c 22) todisplay pictures in “co

43More on PlaybackTaking a Closer Look: Playback ZoomPress k (v) to zoom in on still images displayed infull-frame playback (c 22). Playback zoom is n

44More on PlaybackEditing PicturesCreating a Cropped Copy: CropIf the N:u icon is displayed in the monitor with playback zoom enabled(c 43), the porti

45Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackEnhancing Contrast: D-LightingD-Lighting can be used to create copies, with enhanced brightness and con-trast, of pi

46Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackH Resizing Pictures: Small PictureCreate a small copy of the current picture. Copies are stored as JPEG fileswith co

47Editing PicturesMore on PlaybackSmall copies are recognized by their gray border andthe I, J, or K icon displayed during playback.Restrictions on Pi

ivFor Your SafetyIntroduction• Do not handle the plug or batterycharger with wet hands. Failure toobserve this precaution couldresult in electric shoc

48More on PlaybackVoice Memos: Recording and PlaybackThe camera’s built-in microphone can be used to record voice memos for pic-tures indicated by the

49Recording and Viewing MoviesRecording and Viewing MoviesMovie ModeFollow the instructions below to shoot movies with sound recorded via thebuilt-in

50Recording and Viewing MoviesThe Movie MenuMovie OptionsThe movie menu offers the options shown below.1All figures are approximate. Maximum movie len

51The Movie MenuRecording and Viewing MoviesAuto-Focus ModeChoose how the camera focuses in movie mode.Applying Movie Setting1 Select T mode.2 Press m

52The Movie MenuRecording and Viewing Movies4 Press G or H to choose the desired set-ting and press d.• The setting is enabled and the movie menu is d

53Recording and Viewing MoviesMovie PlaybackIn full-frame playback (c 22), movies are recog-nized by the S icon. To play a movie, display it infull-fr

54Voice RecordingVoice RecordingMaking a Voice RecordingVoice recordings of about 50 minutes in the memory or up to five hours onthe memory card (256

55Making a Voice RecordingVoice Recordingj Notes on Voice recording• Do not touch the microphone during voice recording.• Voice recording is not possi

56Voice RecordingPlaying Voice Recordings1 Press the multi selector G or H tochoose [O Voice recording] in the scenemenu and press d.• The voice recor

57Playing Voice RecordingsVoice RecordingVolume can be adjusted with t (j)/v (k) during playback. Playback con-trols are displayed at the top of the m

vIntroductionNoticesNotice for Customers in the U.S.A.Federal Communications Com-mission (FCC) Radio FrequencyInterference StatementThis equipment has

58Voice RecordingCopying Voice RecordingsThis option is used to transfer voice recordings from the camera’s internalmemory to the memory card, or vice

59Copying Voice RecordingsVoice Recording4 Press G or H to choose a voice record-ing and press J.• Selected data will be marked with y.• Repeat this s

60Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersYou can connect your camera to your television,

61Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a TVConnect the camera to a television using the audio/video (A/V) cable to playback

62Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a ComputerUse the USB cable and PictureProject software supplied with your camera to

63Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersSetting the USB OptionSet the USB option (c 102) in the setup menu on the

64Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersTransferring Pictures to a Computer1 Turn on a computer to which PicturePr

65Connecting to a ComputerConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Disconnect the camera once transfer is complete.• If the USB option is s

66Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting to a PrinterUsers of PictBridge-compatible (c 121) printers can connect the cameradirec

67Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersConnecting the Camera and Printer1 Set the USB option (c 63) to [PTP].2 Tur

viNoticesIntroductionNotice for Customers in Can-adaCAUTIONThis class B digital apparatus meetsall requirements of the CanadianInterference Causing Eq

68Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersPrinting Pictures One at a TimeAfter connecting the camera to the printer c

69Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Press G or H to choose the desiredpaper size and press d.• To specify pa

70Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers2 Press the multi selector G or H tochoose [Paper size] and press d.• For i

71Connecting to a PrinterConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Choose the pictures and number of cop-ies (up to 9) of each and press d.•

72Connecting to Televisions, Computers, and PrintersCreating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetThe [Print set] option in the playback menu is used to creat

73Creating a DPOF Print Order: Print SetConnecting to Televisions, Computers, and Printers5 Set the date and info options.Press G or H to choose an op

74Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusShooting Options: The Shooting MenuThe following options are available in the

75Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus Z Image ModePictures taken with a digital camera are recorded asimage files.

76Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusk Image Mode/Number of Exposures RemainingThe following table lists the number

77Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusd White BalanceAdjust white balance based on the light source togive pictures

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78Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusf Preset White BalancePreset white balance is used with mixed lighting or to c

79Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusI Exp. +/-The EXP. +/- (exposure compensation) menu isused to adjust the expos

80Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusq ContinuousCapture a fleeting expression on a portrait subject,photograph a s

81Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA BSSThe “best shot selector” is recommended whenshooting with the flash off o

82Shooting Options: The Shooting MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusRestrictions on Camera SettingsRestrictions apply to the following settings in

83Shooting, Playback, and Setup MenusPlayback Options: The Playback MenuThe following options are available in the playback menu.Displaying The Playba

84Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusNavigating the MenusUse the multi selector to navigate camera menus.To select

85Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menusz Slide ShowPlay pictures back in an automated “slide show”with a three-second

86Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup Menus3 Slide show begins.• When the recording date is selected, the slide showbegin

87Playback Options: The Playback MenuShooting, Playback, and Setup MenusA DeleteThe delete menu contains the options shownbelow.If no memory card is i